Making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC was announced in January 2024. Energy is supplied by a 118 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 656 km. The powertrain configuration delivers All-Wheel Drive 400 kW (536 hp), enabling an acceleration of 4.7 sec 0-100 km/h (4.6 sec 0-60 mph) and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). Pricing for the vehicle starts at approximately 140000 USD.
Looking at its competitor, the Volkswagen ID3 GTX Performance officially made its debut in March 2024. At its core, it features a 79 kWh usable, 84 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 600 km. The powertrain configuration delivers Rear-wheel drive 240 kW (322 hp), enabling an acceleration of 5.6 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 52000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | January 2024 | March 2024 |
| Release date | January 2024 | August 2024 |
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Performance
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| Power | All-Wheel Drive 400 kW (536 hp) | Rear-wheel drive 240 kW (322 hp) |
| Torque | 858 Nm (633 lb-ft) | 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 4.7 sec 0-100 km/h (4.6 sec 0-60 mph) | 5.6 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 200 km/h (124 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 118 kWh usable | 79 kWh usable, 84 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) | Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NCM battery (400V type) |
| Driving range | 656 km | 600 km |
| Consumption | 20.6 kWh/100 km | 14.7 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | - | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 9.6 kW (USA only), Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 12.25 hours, Type 2 22 kW | Type 2 7.2 kW, Type 2 11 kW |
| Charging station | - | CCS 175 kW, 10-80% in 26 min |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door SUV, 5/7 seats | 5 door hatchback, 4/5 seats |
| Dimensions | 5125 x 1959 x 1718 mm (201.8 x 77.1 x 67.6 in) | 4261 x 1809 x 1562 mm (167.8 x 71.2 x 61.5 in) |
| Weight | 2845 kg unladen, 3410 kg gross | 2000 kg unladen, 2430 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R20, R21, R22 | R18, R19, R20 |
| Trunk volume | 645 l, 2100 l max | 385 l, 1267 l max |
| Front trunk | No | No |
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Display
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| Center screen | 12.8" or 17.7" touchscreen | 10.0" or 12" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 12.3" | 5.3" |
| Head-up display | Yes, with augmented reality | Yes, with augmented reality |
| Various | 12.3" passenger display, 11.6" rear passenger display, Rear comfort armrest with detachable tablet | - |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats, hot-stone massaging seats | Heated front seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide | Panoramic glass sunroof |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist | 8 front and rear sensors, front and reversing camera |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags, belt airbags for rear seats, third row side head aibags | 6 airbags: front, side, rear, including head airbag system |
| Driving aids | LIDAR, Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant Distronic, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist, Active Evasive Steering Assist, Congestion emergency braking function, PRE-SAFE PLUS and Impulse Side with body-raising function | Front radar, 2 rear corner radars, front camera. Lane Assist, Forward collision warning and extended and proactive pedestrian protection, City emergency braking system, Driver Alert system, fatigue detection, Travel Assist, Side Assist, Light Assist |
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Misc
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| Price | 140000 USD | 52000 USD |